A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus conveying 45 persons suddenly caught fire on Monday morning close to Anthony Bus Stop, Ikorodu Road, Lagos state, causing panic among passengers and road users.
Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator, South West Zonal Office, NEMA, who confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He said the bus was en route TBS Terminal, Lagos Island, when the incident occurred about 11 a.m.
According to him, the bus involved in the incident was drafted to assist in conveying the passengers after the one which took off from Ikorodu terminal broke down.
Farinloye noted that all the passengers were rescued unhurt by officials of the emergency response agencies.
Agencies included NEMA, Police Disaster Management Unit as well as the Fire Service.
Watch a video of the incident below;
Passengers scampered for safety as a bus conveying 45 persons suddenly caught fire at IDI IROKO bus stop Lagos.
#BRT #Lagos #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/3Eo3YxWF9d— GoldMyne (@GoldmyneTV) February 15, 2021
